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Which body is responsible for maintaining the freedom of the press in India?

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Press Council of India

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Supreme Court of India

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Broadcast Audience Research Council

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Press Club of India

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The correct option is A Press Council of India
The Press Council of India was set up in 1966 by the Parliament with the aim of preserving the freedom of the press and of maintaining and improving the standards of press in India. The body functions as a mechanism for regulating the press.

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